Products Liability Archives

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Sunday, November 15, 2015.

Readers may have heard about a $30 million settlement involving gun maker Taurus International and the plaintiffs in a product liability class action lawsuit. The company agreed to that sum to settle claims about an allegedly defective trigger design in nine types of Taurus pistols. Around 1 million pistols are implicated by the class action litigation.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, October 28, 2015.

Under Alabama law, the injury, death or property damage resulting from a faulty product may involve product liability. Section 6-5-501 specifically lists several types of claims, premised on actions such as negligence, misrepresentation, a manufacturer’s liability doctrine, or a breach of warranty. Notably, the law also precludes the defenses of contribution and indemnity.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Friday, September 18, 2015.

As we’ve discussed, a personal injury lawsuit generally includes an allegation that the plaintiff’s injuries resulted from another individual’s negligent actions. A products liability lawsuit, in contrast, usually includes a claim against a manufacturer alleging an unsafe or dangerous defect in a product’s design or function.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Sunday, September 6, 2015.

Technology sometimes results in increased automated processes in warehouses and factories. Yet is a robotic coworker as safe as its human counterpart? A recent article explores the potential impact to workers’ compensation policies and safety issues posed by large robotic machinery in close proximity to human workers.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Thursday, August 27, 2015.

When bringing a product liability lawsuit, an injured consumer may anticipate challenges regarding causation and the amount of his or her damages. For example, a manufacturer may attempt to offer alternative theories for the consumer’s injury, possibly even including the actions of the consumer under a contributory negligence affirmative defense. A defendant in a product liability lawsuit may also challenge the plaintiff’s damages, offering alternative calculations.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Saturday, August 22, 2015.

Fans of the television series “Homeland” may recall that a homicide was perpetrated against one of the characters by disabling his pacemaker. It turns out that this plot twist may have some basis in reality.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, June 3, 2015.

When most people in the state of Alabama make a purchase, they likely spend little, if any, time considering ways in which the item might inflict harm. Whether any consideration is given to it or not, people are still hurt as a result of using defective products they way there were intended to be used. The severity of the injuries suffered in such an incident can range from minor to serious and can lead to mounting medical bills and related expenses.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Friday, May 15, 2015.

The idea behind airbags is that they will protect passengers who occupy the vehicles in which they are installed. Because of this it is particularly upsetting when the very things meant to keep people safe actually end up injuring them. This is exactly what is happening with some airbags installed in vehicles found in the United States. The airbags were manufactured in Japan.

On behalf of Susan Silvernail of Marsh, Rickard & Bryan, P.C. posted in Products Liability on Wednesday, April 29, 2015.

Harley-Davidson is a motorcycle brand that is well known throughout the nation, including in the state of Alabama. In fact, for many, owning a Harley is a dream come true. As is the case with any motorcycle, there are certain risks that go along with riding this brand of bike. Product defects with certain motorcycles made by Harley-Davidson make this risk even greater. As a result of the defects, multiple models were recently recalled.